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Josiah Harkins grapples with his opponent from Glenn Hills Jan. 15 during the 5AA Area Duals at Oglethorpe County High School in Lexington. (Photo by Scoggins)

Josiah Harkins grapples with his opponent from Glenn Hills Jan. 15 during the 5AA Area Duals at Oglethorpe County High School in Lexington. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Mat Devils finish second in 5AA Area Duals

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
The Elbert County Mat Devils traveled to Oglethorpe County Jan. 15 and 16 to compete in the Area 5AA Duals in preparation for state competition.  The Mat Devils finished in second place behind Oglethorpe and above Glenn Hills and Westside from Augusta.
Sophomore Brenasia Faust attempts a field goal between a trio of Lady Jaguars in Friday’s non-region competition against Cedar Shoals in the Inferno. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Brenasia Faust attempts a field goal between a trio of Lady Jaguars in Friday’s non-region competition against Cedar Shoals in the Inferno. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils fall short

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
The Lady Devils, with 11 games under their belts, as of Monday, were handed their second loss of the season by the Lady Jaguars from Cedar Shoals in Athens during Friday’s heated competition in the Inferno.
Jaden Brown scored 11 points against Cedar Shoals in the Inferno Friday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jaden Brown scored 11 points against Cedar Shoals in the Inferno Friday night. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Devils drop two

Rose Scoggins
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
After losing in overtime to Banks County Jan. 5, the Elbert County Blue Devils traveled back home Friday night to host Cedar Shoals in the Inferno.
Jaelin Webb drives to the basket in last week’s McDonald’s Shootout in Hartwell. The Blue Devils, Lady Devils and junior varsity teams will take on Cedar Shoals in the Inferno on Friday. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

Jaelin Webb drives to the basket in last week’s McDonald’s Shootout in Hartwell. The Blue Devils, Lady Devils and junior varsity teams will take on Cedar Shoals in the Inferno on Friday. (Photo by Shane Scoggins)

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Blue Devils traveling to Homer

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
The Elbert County Blue Devils were scheduled to head into a region showdown in Homer Tuesday night after press time as they traveled to Banks County for the first region game of the season.
Sophomore Rere Allen takes the ball down the court against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School Gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Rere Allen takes the ball down the court against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School Gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils are 6-0

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The undefeated Elbert County Lady Devils are 6-0 on the season as of Tuesday morning after defeating Walnut Grove and Commerce last week and T.L. Hanna in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament in Hartwell Monday. The Lady Devils traveled to Cedar Shoals Dec.
Senior Tyshawn Hughes secured his 100th career win Dec. 19 in the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals. (File photo by Scoggins)

Senior Tyshawn Hughes secured his 100th career win Dec. 19 in the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals. (File photo by Scoggins)

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Hughes’ 100th career win

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
Mat Devil Senior Tyshawn Hughes picked up his 100th career win during the Oconee County Tommy Warren Duals Saturday, Dec. 19. Hughes was undefeated on the day and won 8-5 over a two-time state champion wrestler from Commerce according to Head Coach Shane Anderson.
Jaelin Webb attempts to make a pass in heavy traffic in the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

Jaelin Webb attempts to make a pass in heavy traffic in the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday. (Photo by Scoggins)

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McDonald’s Shootout

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 30, 2020
The Elbert County Blue Devils defeated Greater Atlanta Christian (GAC) 55-52 in the first round of the McDonald’s Shootout Tournament at Hart County High School in Hartwell Monday afternoon.
Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s cleats are shown for “My Cause My Cleats” during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Riedel)

Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Mecole Hardman’s cleats are shown for “My Cause My Cleats” during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos in Kansas City, Mo., Sunday, Dec. 6. (Photo courtesy of Charlie Riedel)

FHF Hardman’s ‘My Cause My Cleats’

News Staff
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Super Bowl LIV Champion Mecole Hardman, Jr. selected Friends Helping Friends Club (FHF) for his NFL’s “My Cause My Cleats.”  Thirty-two members of the Kansas City Chiefs wore custom cleats during the game in Week 13 where the Chiefs defeated the Broncos.
Sophomore Terrace Hester scored 11 of the Lady Devils’ 65 points against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

Sophomore Terrace Hester scored 11 of the Lady Devils’ 65 points against Grovetown Dec. 12 in the Elbert County Middle School gym. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Lady Devils defeat Grovetown

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
After quarantine and canceled games delayed the start of its season, the Elbert County Lady Devils basketball team defeated the Grovetown Lady Warriors 65-55 in the first game of the season Saturday, Dec. 12 at Elbert County Middle School.
Senior Jamal Rucker takes down his opponent from Jackson County during the Granite City Scramble in the Inferno Dec. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

Senior Jamal Rucker takes down his opponent from Jackson County during the Granite City Scramble in the Inferno Dec. 12. (Photo by Scoggins)

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Granite City Scramble Champions

Rose Scoggins
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
With six first place finishers and nine top three finishers, the Elbert County Mat Devils took home the 2020 Granite City Scramble Championship during the host tournament in the Inferno Saturday, Dec. 12.